A Huge Lymphangioma Mimicking Pleural Effusion with Extension to Both Chest Cavities: A Case Report and Review of Literature

A Huge Lymphangioma Mimicking Pleural Effusion with Extension to Both Chest Cavities: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Mediastinal lymphangioma is primarily a benign lesion and the majority of the cases are found incidentally. These lesions account for approximately 1% of all mediastinal tumors. Here we present a giant mediastinal cystic mass in a 35-year-old female who was presented with severe respiratory distress...

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Main Authors: Mohsen Sokouti, Nassir Rostambeigi, Monireh Halimi, Seyed Ziaeddin Rasihashemi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2015-03-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Lymphangioma
Mediastinum
Surgery
Pleural effusion
Online Access:http://ijms.sums.ac.ir/index.php/IJMS/article/view/1478

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